Adriana Herrera (PGY-1)
[she/her/hers]
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Hometown
Albuquerque,NM
College
Baylor University
Medical School
University of New Mexico
About you
I am a former engineer who now spends my free time designing toys for cats (see https://sites.google.com/view/toys-for-stella). Outside of that, I pretty love to do anything outdoorsy – whether it be hiking or going to farmer’s markets.
Winter or Summers in Seattle? and why?
Summers because I’m a desert girl. I need sunshine. (Tbh haven’t experienced a winter here yet)
Any specific interests? Residency or non-residency
Interested in Native American and Hispanic/latine health. Also interested in MOUD and how traditional healing practices can be used in conjunction with medication. I like to paint, craft, bake and run
Why UW/Seattle Children’s Peds?
My motivation to come here was primarily the health equity track. I wanted a community that could challenge me and help me grow while also not necessarily forcing me into one path of health justice work. I also felt like my interview really showed the caring character of the overall residency. I felt free in my interview to bring my whole self to my medical practice and I have found that to be true so far in my time at Seattle Children’s.
What do you like about Seattle?
The parks-love Madrona park! Also really enjoy the salsa dancing scene here.
What questions would you love to answer for potential applicants?
Moving across country, navigating the culture shock of the PNW, health equity track questions, picking housing completely online 😬